Before calling for service – LG DLE2101W User Manual

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

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Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Drying time is not

consistent

• Heat settings, load size, or

dampness of clothing is not

consistent.

• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the

heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural,

or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics,

the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the

exhaust ducts and lint fi lter.

Clothes take too

long to dry

• Load is not properly sorted.

• Large load of heavy fabrics.

• Dryer controls are not set

properly.

• Lint fi lter needs to be

cleaned.

• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty,

or duct run is too long.

• House fuse is blown, circuit

breaker has tripped, or

power outage has occurred.

• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is underloaded.

• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger

and heavier items take longer to dry.

• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend

to retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain

more consistent drying times for large and heavy

fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of

a consistent size.

• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of

load you are drying.

• Make sure the lint fi lter is cleaned before every load.

With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it

may be necessary to clean the fi lter during the cycle.

• Confi rm that the exhaust ductwork is properly

confi gured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions.

Make sure that outside wall dampers can open

properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not

increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit

overload, have it corrected by a qualifi ed electrician.

• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra

items to ensure proper tumbling action.

Clothes are wrinkled

• Clothes dried too long

(overdried).

• Clothes left in dryer too long

after cycle ends.

• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled

clothes. Try a shorter drying time, and remove items

while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.

• Remove items from the dryer immediately at the

end of the cycle. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to

continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for

up to 3 hours.

Clothes are shrinking

• Garment care instructions

are not being followed.

• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric

care instructions for your garment, because some

fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other

fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried

in a dryer. Use a low or no heat setting and/or the

RACK DRY option.

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